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      08-02-2010, 05:08 AM   #1
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Burning Smell While braking

Hi all,

Yesterday I noticed something that when I break slightly harder the car cabin was filled with burning smell. Is it normal or something is going wrong?

Thanks,

Shah

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      08-02-2010, 06:18 AM   #2
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im no mechanic and not very technical when it comes to cars, but i know thats not normal . i'd get it checked out. i take it your brakes are not below limit?
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      08-02-2010, 06:25 AM   #3
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Mine did same, but oil burning smell.
Does it smell like oil burn smell?
Mine did while heating was on, turned out it was rocker cover gasket leaking oil from back side of engine.
What engine on your car?
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      08-02-2010, 06:59 AM   #4
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Thanks guys,

ghosty - If the brakes are below limit will this happen? Onboard computer says 9000 miles for the brakes but will get it checked out.

Bakili - I don't think it is the oil burning as it only came when I braked hard yesterday. But when check if there are any leaks for peace of mind.
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      08-02-2010, 10:33 AM   #5
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i was just thinking if you had barely any pads left, that might cause a burning smell when braking hard?
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Hi all,

Yesterday I noticed something that when I break slightly harder the car cabin was filled with burning smell. Is it normal or something is going wrong?

Thanks,

Shah
Depends what speed you were breaking from.. Coming down from 170mph I've had that too :-)
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i was just thinking if you had barely any pads left, that might cause a burning smell when braking hard?
That is very possible. I will get the pads checked asap.
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Depends what speed you were breaking from.. Coming down from 170mph I've had that too :-)
Well I was not driving at 170mph . I think I might be doing like 40-50mph.
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While breaking what?
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While breaking what?
Brake padal . must be half sleep while writing the title.
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      08-03-2010, 07:45 AM   #11
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Sytner just quoted me £85 per hour for diagnostic and I have to leave my car with them for a day .
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Sytner just quoted me £85 per hour for diagnostic and I have to leave my car with them for a day .
Take it to Cooks Ferry - Indy in Enfield - much cheaper
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I've smelt something too....however, it was after a serious hardcore braking ...all wheels locked...and smokin tyres etc....Quite happy with the BMW brakes....

go to a local indy...
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Take it to Cooks Ferry - Indy in Enfield - much cheaper
Thanks man will do that. It would be much easier for me.
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I've smelt something too....however, it was after a serious hardcore braking ...all wheels locked...and smokin tyres etc....Quite happy with the BMW brakes....

go to a local indy...
Yes I am happy with the brakes but I did not brake that hard. I am thinking it could may well be the filter for the aircon.
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